1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
32 citations
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September 2015 in “Dermatology” Certain leukemia drugs can cause severe skin reactions that may require stopping treatment.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Psoriasis patients are more likely to develop alopecia areata due to complex autoimmune interactions.
294 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Laser hair removal is safe with the right settings, but side effects like pain and skin changes are more common in darker or tanned skin.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for hair loss didn't increase hair growth but slightly reduced scalp oiliness, and it was safe with mild side effects.
138 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The role of γδT-cells in causing alopecia areata remains unclear.
11 citations
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January 2019 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Omalizumab may cause hair loss.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
20 citations
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July 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Dupilumab helps children with alopecia areata regrow hair safely.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” HEV light can harm or help skin and scalp, so safe exposure guidelines are needed.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Permanent hair dye may cause total hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Diphenylcyclopropenone is effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata in children, with maintenance therapy reducing relapse risk.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are recommended first for treating pediatric alopecia areata due to safety and ease of use.
39 citations
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April 2003 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” PUVA treatment led to significant hair regrowth in over half of the patients with alopecia areata totalis and universalis.
57 citations
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Nearly half of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders showed skin problems, often as the first sign of their condition.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of canthaxanthin may cause reversible changes in the eye, including crystal deposits and altered vision responses.
July 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Excessive sun protection might contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
23 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Allergy” Having asthma, atopic dermatitis, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis increases the risk of severe and long-lasting alopecia areata.
26 citations
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March 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Pimecrolimus cream is not effective for treating alopecia areata.
4 citations
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July 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical PUVA and tacrolimus ointment can effectively and safely treat infant alopecia universalis.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Transplant international” Graft rejection in a hand transplant may trigger hair loss due to autoimmune responses.
13 citations
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December 2010 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie” The conclusion is that skin, mucous, and eye problems after Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome significantly affect patients' lives, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and eye check-ups.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Cancer treatments often cause skin, nail, and hair problems.